The Moon seems to hang in the sky over the Superdome and skyline of New Orleans in this composite exposure.

Camera: Nikon F3

Lens: Nikkor 85mm f/1.8

F/stop: F/5.6

Exposure: 30 seconds

Film: Kodachrome 64

Mount: Fixed Tripod

Filter: None

Exposure start: NR

Date: NR

Location: New Orleans, La.

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